Weather forecast for the Vía Jacobi in December

In December, the weather along the Vía Jacobi varies significantly across regions. In Thurgau, periods of heavy rain and snowfall interrupt occasional sunny or partly cloudy days, with temperatures struggling to rise above 10°C. Similarly, Zürich and Lucerne face bouts of snow and rain, though Lucerne experiences some warmer days reaching 10°C. Obwalden and Bern have colder conditions with frequent snowfall and temperatures often dipping below freezing. In Fribourg, rain showers prevail amidst lighter snowfall. Vaud and Geneva are slightly milder, with more rain showers than snow and temperatures occasionally peaking into double digits.

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Start date
Dec 1
Start town
Konstanz
End date
Dec 21
End town
Genève
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
21
Total distance
429 km
Daily distance
20.4 km
Average high
3°C
Average low
-3°C
Average precipitation
4.8 mm/day

Thurgau

December in Thurgau sees alternating weather patterns, with heavy rainfall and moderate snowfall interspersed with clearer skies. Notably cold days feature highs of just 2°C, while milder days see temperatures peak at around 10°C. Rainfall can be substantial, with some days gathering over 14 mm.

Zürich

Zürich faces a wintry mix with moderate snow and intermittent rainfall. Early in the month, temperatures hover near freezing, while later on, highs reach up to 9°C. Occasional sunny breaks offer some respite amidst frequent overcast skies and precipitations.

Schwyz

Einsiedeln in Schwyz experiences cold, snowy conditions throughout December, with significant snow showers leading to accumulations over 18 mm. Freezing conditions remain constant, with temperatures often dropping into negative double digits.

Lucerne

The Lucerne region experiences varied weather; early in the month, heavy rain and intermittent snow showers are common. Later, a few sub-zero nights give way to sunny periods, with day temperatures reaching 10°C on the warmest days.

Obwalden

In Obwalden, December brings persistent cold, with frequent snow and intermittent raindrops. With highs rarely exceeding 6°C, it is punctuated by prolonged heavy snow showers resulting in considerable accumulated snowfall.

Bern

December in Bern is characterized by fluctuating conditions, with snowy periods and brief rain showers. Early in the month, temperatures often peak at around 5°C, and substantial snow accumulation leads to frequent cold snaps.

Fribourg

Fribourg experiences variably overcast conditions with frequent rain showers, occasionally heavy. Though snow is present, much of December sees cloudier skies, with some sunny breaks to moderate the overall dampness.

Vaud

Vaud enjoys relatively mild temperatures, with some sunny days allowing highs to reach 12°C. Rain showers are more common than snow, particularly in Saint-Prex, where heavy rain showers dominate some parts of the month.

Geneva

Geneva's December is wetter, with frequent rain showers, including moderate downpours and brief snowfalls. Milder days see highs around 11°C, especially later in the month, with the skies often overcast and periodically interrupted by sunny periods.

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